Chann

Chann Meaning & Origin

About Chann
The surname Chann is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese pronunciation of the character 陳 (Chen in Mandarin). It is one of the most common surnames in China and is also found among Chinese communities around the world. The name Chann typically signifies someone who is descended from the Chen clan, which was one of the prominent clans in ancient China. The surname is associated with qualities such as perseverance, intelligence, and loyalty.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Chann is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Chann: 453
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,902
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chann based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Chann is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AE1 N
🌐 IPA
/chann*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chann in Braille

Here's how to represent Chann in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Chann in braille

How to sign the name Chann using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Chann using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Chann in sign language

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